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CountyWest Midlands
From19th October 1999
To19th October 1999
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The Two Widows

Work:: The Two Widows (S340299672)

The Two Widows is brimming with musical wit in some of the most charming, life-affirming music Smetana ever wrote. He reveals a deep understanding of human foibles in this gentle and fun tale of Czech country life in the late 19th century. Two young widows, living a quiet country life, have sharply contrasting attitudes to life: Karolina lives for the future, enjoys life and love and runs her estate with great independence; Anezka is in denial of her true feelings, wishes to remain faithful to her husband and buries herself in the past. When a handsome stranger appears, Karolina guesses his reasons and instigates a mischievous game of love and jealousy. The opera is based on a French farce by Jean Pierre FĂ©licien Mallefille which Smetana transposed to the world of the Czech landed gentry. He set out to write an opera in 'the distinguished salon style' to show that the Czech repertoire could contain more than folksy or high-toned patriotic pieces. This is a delicate comedy, gentle, warm-hearted and melodic.
Music Smetana

Production:: (T0704515015)

Performed in English. For the first time performed in its original dialogue version, Smetana's charming comedy is an ideal introduction to the world of opera.
Director Graham Vick
Director Christopher Willis (music)
Company City of Birmingham Touring Opera
Design Jon Morrell
Choreographer Ron Howell
Lighting Simon Mills
Performer Kate Flowers (Karolina)
Performer Beverley Mills (Anezka)
Performer Adrian Martin (Ladislav)
Performer Michael Druiett
Music Christopher Willis (Arrangement for Piano Quintet)
Translation Leonard Hancock (Singing)
Translation David Pountney (Singing)
Translation Graham Vick

Listing:: L1154525375

Brierley Hill Civic Hall, West Midlands. Ticket Sales: Dudley Information Centre, Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley, DY2 1BR, Tel: 01384 812 812



Production details

Performed in English. For the first time performed in its original dialogue version, Smetana's charming comedy is an ideal introduction to the world of opera. Brierley Hill Civic Hall, West Midlands. Ticket Sales: Dudley Information Centre, Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley, DY2 1BR, Tel: 01384 812 812

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